Understanding Ligament and Tendon Injuries: Recovery Timeline and Surgery Insights
Ligament and tendon injury Hello, Doctor Shi: A friend of mine has a ligament and tendon injury in his left foot, along with a bone fracture. He is nearing the point of needing surgery. How long will it take before he can put weight on it and start the recovery process?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Are you asking about an ankle joint injury? Ligament injuries near the ankle joint typically take about six weeks to heal. If there is a fracture that requires surgery, it usually takes around six weeks before weight-bearing can begin, and approximately three months for full reco...[Read More] Understanding Ligament and Tendon Injuries: Recovery Timeline and Surgery Insights
Understanding Ankle Ligament Inflammation After Injury: Recovery Insights
Ankle ligament inflammation Hello! I was in a car accident at the end of February this year. I had an X-ray done and was diagnosed with a sprained ankle ligament. I received acupuncture treatment from traditional Chinese medicine at the end of March, and the swelling has subsided...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is considered normal for an ankle joint injury to take approximately three months to gradually recover.[Read More] Understanding Ankle Ligament Inflammation After Injury: Recovery Insights